A group of Sashastra Seema Bal jawans, guarding the country's 1752-km border with Nepal, have allegedly ransacked several shops, vandalised a local MLA's vehicle and assaulted some civilians, sparking widespread protests by the people today, police said.
According to police, the SSB personnel went on the rampage after some of their colleagues were attacked and injured by a group of drunken youths following an altercation with them last night.
As the news of the "unruly" behaviour of the jawans spread, angry locals enforced closure of shops and markets and blocked roads in the town this morning.
They also jammed the railway tracks at Rajnagar railway station disrupting movement of Gangasagar Express and Janaki Express for several hours, police said.
The agitation was called off after the district authorities assured them of taking legal action against the erring jawans, they added.link
Saturday 2 January 2010
Friday 1 January 2010
Driver killed as Lichavi Express rams into Magadh Express
Amid dense fog, the Bihar-bound Lichavi Express rammed into the stationary Magadh Express at Saraibhopat near Etawah early on Saturday, killing the driver of one of the trains.
The driver of the Delhi-Sitamhari Lichavi Express was killed in the mishap, railway sources said.
The Delhi-Islampur Magadh Express was waiting at Saraibhopat when the Lichavi Express hit it from behind.link
The driver of the Delhi-Sitamhari Lichavi Express was killed in the mishap, railway sources said.
The Delhi-Islampur Magadh Express was waiting at Saraibhopat when the Lichavi Express hit it from behind.link
Bihar Pollution Control Board worries about burning tyres
The Pollution Control Board authorities in Bihar are apprehensive over the stance of pavement dwellers, as they burn tyres to keep themselves warm in winter.
Chairman of Bihar Pollution Control Board Subhash Chandra said the Board would organise awareness camp to educate people about the ill effects of such a practice.
"Not only does the practice affect their health but it also pollutes the environment. We at the pollution board appeal to those people not to follow the practice and we will create awareness among these people about the ill effects of that practice. We also organise awareness camp to educate people about the consequences of burning tyres," he said.
Singh added that action would be taken against those who do not abide by the Board''s rules and regulations.
"There are some rules and regulations in place and people who do not abide by those rules, action would be taken against them," he claimed.
On the other hand, the pavement dwellers say that despite knowing the ill effects of burning tyres, they do not have any alternative to beat the cold in winter.
"It is cold in Patna, so we burn tyres to keep ourselves warm. We know that burning tyres is harmful for our health but we do not have any choice. Earlier, the government used to distribute free blankets and wood, but this time we did not get even that," said Umesh Yadav, a pavement dweller.link
Chairman of Bihar Pollution Control Board Subhash Chandra said the Board would organise awareness camp to educate people about the ill effects of such a practice.
"Not only does the practice affect their health but it also pollutes the environment. We at the pollution board appeal to those people not to follow the practice and we will create awareness among these people about the ill effects of that practice. We also organise awareness camp to educate people about the consequences of burning tyres," he said.
Singh added that action would be taken against those who do not abide by the Board''s rules and regulations.
"There are some rules and regulations in place and people who do not abide by those rules, action would be taken against them," he claimed.
On the other hand, the pavement dwellers say that despite knowing the ill effects of burning tyres, they do not have any alternative to beat the cold in winter.
"It is cold in Patna, so we burn tyres to keep ourselves warm. We know that burning tyres is harmful for our health but we do not have any choice. Earlier, the government used to distribute free blankets and wood, but this time we did not get even that," said Umesh Yadav, a pavement dweller.link
Three killed in road mishap in West Champaran
Three persons, including two children, were killed when a car hit them at Lauria chowk in Bihar's West Champaran district today, police said.
The accident took place when the driver lost control over the car due to thick fog, the police said.
The bodies were brought to this district headquarter town for autopsy, they said. link
The accident took place when the driver lost control over the car due to thick fog, the police said.
The bodies were brought to this district headquarter town for autopsy, they said. link
Wednesday 30 December 2009
Nitish goes all out to promote Bihar's tourist spots
With a view to attract more tourists Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is all set to lay the foundation of a world class convention centre at Rajgir worth Rs 33 crore even as Opposition leaders have termed his holiday at the tourist place as a waste of money.
Bihar Cabinet ministers arrived at the Rajgir hillock on Tuesday to conduct their weekly Cabinet meeting.
Nitish himself came for the meeting in a helicopter. The state government gifted its employees a New Year gift and cleared the Sixth Pay Commission at the well-known tourist spot of Bihar.
"I took a break and came here. We held a Cabinet meeting too," says Nitish.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi says, "This is a gift for the people of Bihar."
Nitish also seems to be in a party mood as he along with his team of officials will be at Rajgir for one week.
The purpose, he says, is to hit two birds with one stone - take a break as well as promote Rajgir on the national tourism map.
"This is a tourist place and we need to promote it," says Nitish
From tonga (horse pulled cart) rides to enjoying the beauty of nature and local delicacies, he is revelling in all this place has to offer with the media following his every move.
Nitish's political opponents have found enough reasons to train their guns at him for what they call holidaying at public expense.
But Nitish seems unfazed. Maybe taking a cue from Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi who has gone all out to promote Gujarat as a tourist destination, Nitish plans to promote not just Rajgir, but other tourist spots of Bihar.link
Bihar Cabinet ministers arrived at the Rajgir hillock on Tuesday to conduct their weekly Cabinet meeting.
Nitish himself came for the meeting in a helicopter. The state government gifted its employees a New Year gift and cleared the Sixth Pay Commission at the well-known tourist spot of Bihar.
"I took a break and came here. We held a Cabinet meeting too," says Nitish.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi says, "This is a gift for the people of Bihar."
Nitish also seems to be in a party mood as he along with his team of officials will be at Rajgir for one week.
The purpose, he says, is to hit two birds with one stone - take a break as well as promote Rajgir on the national tourism map.
"This is a tourist place and we need to promote it," says Nitish
From tonga (horse pulled cart) rides to enjoying the beauty of nature and local delicacies, he is revelling in all this place has to offer with the media following his every move.
Nitish's political opponents have found enough reasons to train their guns at him for what they call holidaying at public expense.
But Nitish seems unfazed. Maybe taking a cue from Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi who has gone all out to promote Gujarat as a tourist destination, Nitish plans to promote not just Rajgir, but other tourist spots of Bihar.link
Tuesday 29 December 2009
Paswan wants Buddhist control over Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi temple
The LJP will fight for Buddhist control over the management of the Mahabodhi temple and to ensure it we seek an amendment to the Mahabodhi Temple Management Act, 1949," Paswan said.
Paswan said that the LJP will launch an agitation for Buddhist control over the management of the Mahabodhi temple if the Bihar government failed to amend the act.
"It was wrong to deny rights to Buddhists, it was against the constitution. Buddhists deserve a total control over the management of the Mahabodhi temple," Paswan said.
For a long time Buddhist monks have been demanding total control over the 1,500-year-old temple at Bodh Gaya, located 110 km from here, where the Buddha attained enlightenment 2,550 years ago. They decided to intensify their agitation last month as the Bihar government was not paying heed to their demands. Buddhist monks are unhappy with the Bihar government for "deliberately" delaying an amendment to the Mahabodhi Temple Management Act, 1949, to ensure Buddhist control over the management of the temple. They described the delay as a "conspiracy" by the government to keep the management under the control of non-Buddhists.
According to the existing law, the Bodh Gaya Temple Management Committee (BGTMC) should comprise four Buddhists and the same number of Hindu members for a three-year period with the Gaya district magistrate as its ex-officio chairman.link
Paswan said that the LJP will launch an agitation for Buddhist control over the management of the Mahabodhi temple if the Bihar government failed to amend the act.
"It was wrong to deny rights to Buddhists, it was against the constitution. Buddhists deserve a total control over the management of the Mahabodhi temple," Paswan said.
For a long time Buddhist monks have been demanding total control over the 1,500-year-old temple at Bodh Gaya, located 110 km from here, where the Buddha attained enlightenment 2,550 years ago. They decided to intensify their agitation last month as the Bihar government was not paying heed to their demands. Buddhist monks are unhappy with the Bihar government for "deliberately" delaying an amendment to the Mahabodhi Temple Management Act, 1949, to ensure Buddhist control over the management of the temple. They described the delay as a "conspiracy" by the government to keep the management under the control of non-Buddhists.
According to the existing law, the Bodh Gaya Temple Management Committee (BGTMC) should comprise four Buddhists and the same number of Hindu members for a three-year period with the Gaya district magistrate as its ex-officio chairman.link
Four children die in Bihar after eating chapattis
Four children of a family died while two others fell sick after eating 'chapattis' apparently mixed with chemicals at Visnnupur Bathua village in Samastipur district late last night.
Sunita, Shanti, Bajrangi and Raja - all children of Ramprit Sah's family - died after having the meal while two others Sulekha and Chuniya were admitted to a hospital, police sources said.
The chapattis were apparently mixed with sulphur when their mother Shankuntla Devi was away but a thorough probe was on to ascertain the cause of their death, the sources said.link
Sunita, Shanti, Bajrangi and Raja - all children of Ramprit Sah's family - died after having the meal while two others Sulekha and Chuniya were admitted to a hospital, police sources said.
The chapattis were apparently mixed with sulphur when their mother Shankuntla Devi was away but a thorough probe was on to ascertain the cause of their death, the sources said.link
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